Indigo Child

So this happened…

I’ve always been a big fan of Ted Talks and I think, the thing that I love the most is that not only is it inspirational but, that it shares people’s stories and they’re lives. And when you step onto that stage you’re sharing a part of yourself and your experience with complete strangers and it really is amazing. Now I’ve never been to an actual Ted Talk but I’ve watched quite a few on Youtube and I stumbled upon this one by Alexis Jones, and it honestly opened my eyes, because the truth is we hear about all these things that happen to people and we go about our eyes ignorant to the fact that it happens, to people, everyday.

We’ve all watched the news, listened to the radio, heard about the stuff that goes on. And I’m done calling it stuff because it isn’t just stuff, it’s the people. It’s people who go through a life of poverty, people who are depressed and suicidal, people, just like you and me, who’ve been sexually abused or bullied or can’t afford education. People who go through issues and feel like they have no one, no one to turn to, nobody to ask for help or advice from. And we go through life and we hear about it but we choose to ignore it because it ‘hurts us” to think about it or “because there’s nothing we can do” or because “it makes you sad”. But what about them? What about all the girls who are seen as objects? The boys who get told they can’t cry? And what about… what about the times you see someone begging in the road and look away?

We’ve started choosing to ignore situations because they make us feel uncomfortable. And that’s so wrong of us! Has it ever occurred to you that maybe if we stopped turning our backs away from the issues that make us feel uncomfortable and start addressing them, people would try harder to come up with solutions for them.

And not only is it the people, but the environment too. In 2017 we still get people saying things like “climate change isn’t real, it’s all fake…”, and honestly right now I’m asking those people to explain to me how we ended up with a hole in our ozone layer. Deforestation has always been an issue that’s been really close to my heart, heck, I was a vegetarian for months because of it! And now I’m reading this and I’m asking myself why I stopped? Why? Was it “too hard”? But then how do you explain that to the hundreds and thousands of vegans and vegetarians who stay committed to that lifestyle? So I’m making the decision to be vegetarian again, starting right this second because why.the hell.not? If you care about something enough, you go the extra mile. And we get people who like to talk the talk but can’t walk the walk, so I encourage you not only to spread awareness, but make a change as well.

Everyday we make choices. Every day we get given opportunities. And everyday is a new opportunity to make a choice, that changes your life, and not only your life but other peoples’ as well.

I want you to find your voice. I want you to find your voice and fill the silence, speak and say the words people are to scared to, be a voice that inspires. Be true to yourself and go through life knowing that yeah,💩 does happen, that’s inevitable but you have a voice that can impact the world!!!

And in case you haven’t realised it yet that’s bloody amazing!!!!

I’m 13. And I get told, on a daily basis, things like “You’re too young to understand” or “Don’t worry about it it’s adults business”. When we’re 5 and 4 and 6 we get told to dream, we get taught to be creative and have fun and use your voice. And then as we get older we get told that “You need to be realistic” or “You can’t be that” and then people try to silence our voices. What I want you to understand is that teenagers aren’t idiots. WE KNOW what goes on, we see the damage and destruction all over the world, and we understand it.

Stop telling me that I’m too young to talk about the issues in the world. Stop trying to take away my voice, because you’re wasting your time. You really, and truly are. And I’ve said it before, but I will say it again:

I just found your blog and when I read through this post, I was just agreeing with you the entire time. I’m 14 and relate to this, it’s always “You are too young to understand,” like no. We are old enough to know what is happening. The least they could tell us is that.

I follow you on Twitter😄😄 I totally agree with you, they never tell us anything, pretty much don’t listen to us and then keep on complaining about how nobody does anything to fix issues. And I’m like… mkayy😬 Imma check your blog right now ( this doofus started following a bunch of people and forget to check out there websites, so I have to go through all of them bit by bit😂😂😑)

Omg right?!! I really want to make a change but currently all I could do is donate. Once I get out of school I’m thinking of applying to work with Unicef or starting my own foundation. And ugh age has nothing to do with anything. It’s just the amount of years you’ve been living and a 13 yr old could be more open minded than a 40 yr old.

Aww babe don’t stress❤ There’s tons of stuff I can’t do because I’m 13 like donating blood for example which I wanna do when I’m older, also it’s never to late to start doing things to help change the world!❤ Also I gotta be honest that last line made me laugh😂❤

All of you, are just absolute angels xxxxxxxx
I love you so much, and it makes me so happy to hear that the content I post (look at me tryna use fancy words like content, jk) inspires you and is relatable and makes you laugh. You guys really are THE BEST

Girl!! I’ve been reading your newest posts and was surprised because I didn’t know you were such a good writer and also I was confused why I haven’t been following you sooner?! Anyways, I just realised you’re just 14 and that I’m NINE years older than you, I seriously feel like a granny now 😂 based on your texts and photos I thought you were 16/17 (if it weren’t for the pictures I’d say you sound like 18 haha) – you do sound really mature to me!
And I read the comments above – I’m a vegan 😁 anyways, I’m looking forward to following your journey ❤ hugs from Switzerland!!